2021 Texas Rankings: Newcomers from San Antonio-Metroplex

PrepHoops <a href="https://prephoops.com/texas/rankings/2021-rankings/">2021 Texas Rankings</a> dropped earlier this week and 19 players from the San Antonio-Metroplex made the list. Antonian Point Guard [player_tooltip player_id="779885" first="Gavino" last="Ramos"] (#21), Wagner Point Guard [player_tooltip player_id="779898" first="Ja’Sean" last="Jackson"] (#37), and Antonian Shooting Guard [player_tooltip player_id="887050" first="Bryon" last="Armstrong"] (#59) highlight the group of players who were already included in the rankings, with 16 new names added in the latest update.   Here are the new names from the San Antonio-Metroplex that made the 2021 Texas Rankings:   [player_tooltip player_id="1041921" first="Othniel" last="Darius Sherman"] | 6-4 SG | Wagner Ranking: 52 <ul> <li>In his first real action to showcase his basketball talent this summer, Sherman exploded onto the scene playing with ProSkills San Antonio, landing D1 offers from Oakland University and Central Arkansas as well as interest from several other D1 programs. An uber-athletic and explosive guard, Sherman is raw as a prospect but one who is oozing with potential. Plays strong above the rim and has developed a nice mid-range shot. Sherman will play his first season of varsity ball this year with Wagner. </li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id="1027623" first="Shane" last="Johnson"] | 6-3 SG | Johnson Ranking: 121 <ul> <li>A dual-sport athlete who has several offers to go play college football, Johnson is a physical playmaker on the court from the wing position. Johnson lights up opponents from beyond-the-arc but also does a great job of attacking the basket and finishing through contact. Shows good vision and court awareness as a passer, and will battle for rebounds and go after offensive boards. Jonhson's huge junior year playing for Johnson HS earned him a TABC 6A Region 4 All-Region Team selection, as well as District 27-6A MVP.</li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id="1027624" first="Adam" last="Benhayoune"] | 6-5 PF | O’Connor Ranking: 123 <ul> <li>Benhayoune had a monster junior season with O'Connor, finishing just a tenth of a rebound shy from averaging a double-double on the season. He's a stretch four with terrific shooting range and put up 17.5 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per contest last season. Can be a knockdown specialist from three-point territory and can put up points in a hurry. The offense can play through Benhayoune, as he shows great awareness and court vision with the ball in his hands. Plays physical in the paint, he's a technician in the low post and does a great job of gobbling up rebounds. Benhayoune was selected to TABC 6A Region 4 All-Region Team, as well as District 28-6A Offensive MVP.</li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id="1039556" first="Davion" last="Wilson"] | 6-5 SF | Judson Ranking: 130 <ul> <li>Another dual-sport athlete who will have the opportunity to play football at the next level, Wilson is also a very talented hooper where he balled out for Judson during his junior season. Wilson averaged 12.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and 1.0 blocks for the Rockets last season. Wilson is a big-time difference-maker on defense and on the boards. Has great anticipation and bounce when protecting the rim and bringing down rebounds. Has very strong hands. On offense, Wilson shines on dunks and finishes at the rim. Can be a threat in the pick-and-roll game. Wilson was selected to TABC 6A Region 4 All-Region Team.</li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id="1027625" first="Jonas" last="Carlisle"] | 6-2 SG | South San Antonio Ranking: 134 <ul> <li>Carlisle had a great junior season with South San Antonio and followed it up with a strong summer showing with the HD Toros. Carlisle averaged 15.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.9 steals per game for the Bobcats last season. A technically sound player who plays extremely hard on defense and can guard several positions. On offense, Carlisle does a lot of his damage in the mid-range and in the paint, but he also possesses a deep-range shot where he can hit off the dribble or in spot-up opportunities. Earned All-District 27-6A First Team.</li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id="1039561" first="Isaiah" last="Washington"] | 6-1 PG | Cornerstone Christian Ranking: 137 <ul> <li>Washington has combo-guard skills but projects as a scoring point guard with high-upside. Is a pure scorer from the guard position with a pretty stroke. Can create separation for his shot, and is an efficient shooter from the mid-range and beyond-the-arc. Washington has a quick and high release point, giving him the ability to hit shots with defenders in his face. Overall a smooth playmaker who knows how to get to his spots and has great body control around the basket. </li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id="1039558" first="Keilon" last="Johnson"] | 6-4 SG | Madison Ranking: 141 <ul> <li>Johnson brings tenacious defense and rebounding ability on the court from the shooting guard position. Gives all-out effort and it shows in the non-scoring statistical categories. During his junior year at Madison, Johnson averaged 14.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Can be a lockdown defender on the perimeter, and also does a great job as a help-side shot-blocker in the paint. Not overly quick, but he is a bulldog on offense using his strength to get past opponents and to the basket. Earned All-District 27-6A First Team.</li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id="1047026" first="Stacey" last="Adams"] | 6-4 SF | Cornerstone Christian Ranking: 142 <ul> <li>Adams has good size and length for the small forward position, and he does a great job of playing his role and contributing as a two-way player. Adams is disruptive on defense due to his length and awareness. Runs the floor well in transition and can push the pace. Is a tough rebounder who knows how to use his body as leverage when boxing out opponents. A slasher on offense who does a good job finishing at the basket. He does a lot of things the right way on the court and is the type of player every team wants and needs. </li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id="1039557" first="Kalvin" last="Nance"] | 5-9 PG | Brackenridge Ranking: 145 <ul> <li>Nance is a naturally gifted point guard who is extremely crafty with the ball in his hands. During his junior season at Brackenridge, Nance averaged 20.7 points per game and led his team to the playoffs. Has filthy handles and does a great job of finding open teammates with creative and accurate passes. Shows great court vision, and is willing to make the extra pass to get his teammates an open shot. Plays with solid pace and can be a three-level scorer. Nance was selected to TABC 5A Region 4 All-Region Team.</li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id="1039559" first="Gavin" last="Gibson"] | 6-3 SG | Brandeis Ranking: 146 <ul> <li>Gibson is a three-level scorer who has the potential to have a huge senior season at Brandeis. During his junior year, Gibson averaged 10.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. The long and lean wing prospect has a smooth release and can hit shots with defenders in his face. Has a good mid-range pull-up shot, and was lethal from three-point territory shooting 41% from beyond-the-arc as a junior. Is good at penetrating the lane and finishing at the rim, or kicking it to open teammates. Shows good court awareness and vision with the ball in his hands.</li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id="1039562" first="Anston" last="Bryant-Kelley"] | 6-5 PF | East Central Ranking: 147 <ul> <li>An elite defensive player who can play the 3-5 positions, Bryant-Kelley was a nightmare for opponents during his junior year as a shot-blocker and rim protector. He consistently altered shots and created turnovers for his team. Had several performances of 5+ blocks during his junior season for East Central. Has great athleticism for the forward position, and does a great job of running the floor and filling his lane on the fast break. Just scratching the surface of this offensive potential, but shows great burst and leaping ability on his dunks. </li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id="1039565" first="Luke" last="Whidbee"] | 6-5 SF | Boerne Ranking: 149 <ul> <li>Whidbee is a point-forward who is extremely skilled with the ball in his hands. Is a true playmaker in the pick-and-roll game, and has the versatility to play either wing position. During his junior year at Boerne, Whidbee averaged 12.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per contest. Does a good job of making decisions and shows great vision on his passes out of the pick-and-roll offense. Has a quick first step, and can get to the rim where he is a smooth finisher. He's also a really good deep-range shooter, where he is a threat from anywhere beyond-the-arc. Whidbee was selected to TABC 4A Region 4 All-Region Team, as well as District 28-4A Offensive MVP.</li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id="1039560" first="Corey" last="Jackson"] | 5-10 PG | Roosevelt Ranking: 150 <ul> <li>One of the top facilitators in San Antonio, Jackson does a great job of running an offense and setting up his teammates for easy shots. During his junior year at Roosevelt, Jackson averaged 15.1 points, 5.8 assists, and 2.3 steals per game. He is constantly on the attack and is aggressive when driving towards the basket. Jackson is also a great defender, creating turnovers and steals with his quickness, anticipation, and active hands. Earned All-District 27-6A First Team.</li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id="1039563" first="Akhwari" last="Smith"] | 6-2 SG | Steele Ranking: 151 <ul> <li>Smith enjoyed a nice junior season at Steele where he finished as the second-leading scorer while averaging 11.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 steals per contest. Smith is a true athlete on the court, and it shows in the open court when he attacks the basket where he can be an acrobatic and creative finisher. On defense, he flashes with great short-area quickness and anticipation. Is one of the best players in the area at finishing in transition and a real threat on fast-break opportunities.</li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id="1039564" first="Kaijon" last="Thornton"] | 6-2 SG | Wagner Ranking: 152 <ul> <li>A combo-guard who has great explosion and leaping ability, Thornton does a great job of using his burst to get past defenders and into the paint. The lefty is a smooth finisher around the rim who can occasionally put up some posterizing dunks. Averaged 9.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 steals last season at Wagner. Has a locked-in mindset on both offense and defense, and we could see a huge leap in his progression as a prospect during his senior year for Wagner.</li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id="1039566" first="Jackson" last="Reid"] | 6-4 SF | New Braunfels Ranking: 154 <ul> <li>Reid is a technically sound wing prospect who can light it up from three-point territory. Averaged 8.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists for New Braunfels last season. Reid has a picturesque shot and is a real threat as a shooter from both the mid-range and beyond-the-arc. He can score in a variety of ways and is particularly a great weapon as a catch-and-shoot player. He plays strong and fast on the court and shows to have a high basketball IQ. Reid will be the focal point of New Braunfels offense this upcoming season and could have a breakout senior year. </li> </ul>